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Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 700. Estates and Protected Individuals Code § 700.2906

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 2906. (1) A disclaimer must be delivered in 1 of the following manners:

(a) By personally handing it to the person to whom it is to be delivered or to a fiduciary representing that person.

(b) By enclosing it in a sealed envelope with first-class postage fully prepaid, addressed to the person to whom it is to be delivered or to a fiduciary representing that person, and depositing the envelope and its contents in the United States mail.

(c) By another means that is reasonably likely to accomplish delivery to the person who is to receive the disclaimer or to a fiduciary representing that person.

(2) If delivery is to be made to a fiduciary, the following apply:

(a) If a fiduciary is not currently serving, the delivery of the disclaimer is made by filing the disclaimer with the probate court that has jurisdiction to entertain proceedings to appoint or qualify the fiduciary.

(b) If the fiduciary cannot be located, the delivery of the disclaimer is made by filing the disclaimer with the probate court that has jurisdiction over the fiduciary.

(3) A copy of a disclaimer may be filed in a probate court where proceedings are pending concerning the disclaimed interest or in a probate court that would have jurisdiction if proceedings were commenced. If the disclaimed interest pertains to real property, a copy of the disclaimer may be recorded in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the property is located.

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